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World Service,02 Nov 1995,27 mins

The Age of Napoleon

From Hoplite to Harrier

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The French Revolutionary wars produced an army based on conscription. The people were dedicated enough to require their sons to serve. This enabled a high degree of trust amongst the troops.

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